Kevin G. (2littletime) reviewed on 11/29/2015 + 57 more book reviews

I was so engulfed in this book that I simply couldn't stop reading. It was like a boulder rolling down a hill gainining speed and not knowing where its going to stop! I must say C.J. Box has gained my full admiration as an author. For me there are few authors that can obtain your full attention while reading a book, the ones that you get lost in from cover to back! His main character game warden Joe Pickett he has painted well in previous books of the series, and as any hero is not without flaws. Each book his characters have come to life for me, some new and some old. I love his family wife Marybeth, daughters Sheridan and Lucy, and his loyal friend Nate Romanoski. With each new adventure they grow with us, and as each book unfolds C.J. Box gives us some new characters to admire, hate, or root for!! This one was no different, but I rate it at the top of the list so far as there were so many twists and turns, and also the scenery he paints along the way makes us feel as if we were there. This page turner as one of the character's in the book says goes western. In some ways remind's me of some of the old westerns I have read by Elmer Kelton or Louis L'amour, but this one taking place in a modern setting. Joe Pickett is called to leave his family and take on a new district temporarily near the Grand Tetons and Jackson, WY due to the apparent suicide of their local game warden and Joe's friend. As usual Joe Pickett finds himself in over his head as there is a melting pot of problems that unfold once he arrives. It is like you find a swarm of bee's and then trying to sort through them, all one at a time till you find the queen bee in the center of it all. Mysteries like this are hard to find with the story and characters to uphold the tale. Bravo C.J. Box you have had already established yourself as one of my favorites, but now sit atop tied for first with another of my favorites, which I will keep to myself. The fire has grown with each adventure of Joe Picket, now it is so roaring, I can't wait to read the next installment!!

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